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Stocks Fall, Dollar Rises As Concerns Linger Over Stimulus Talks
Global stock indexes eased and the dollar rose on Friday amid continued concerns over the timing of more U.S. economic stimulus.
TDP Leader's Convoy Attacked in Andhra, Suffers Head Injury; Party Chief Demands Arrest of Accused
The incident occurred at Angallu crossroads when the TDP leaders were returning from B Kothakota village after consoling the family of a party worker who died recently.
BJP MLA Surendra Singh in UP's Ballia Calls Mamata Banerjee Names After Attack on Nadda's Convoy
He alleged that after coming in contact with Rohingyas, the Muslim refugees from Myanmar, she has developed a terrorist mentality.
Global Stocks Lower After Wall St Falls On Virus Pressure
Global stock markets were mostly lower Friday after U.S. unemployment claims rose in a sign of worsening economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic while Congress is deadlocked over possible new aid.
Opposition Questions SIT Probe into Minor Girl's Murder in Odisha, Demands CBI to Investigate
BJP's Odisha in-charge Daggubati Purandeswari, who visited Jadupur village in Nayagarh district and met the parents of the deceased on Thursday, said the SIT headed by senior IPS officer Arun Bothra has no judicial powers.
In Break With Trump, McConnell Urges Passage Of Defense Bill
In a rare break with President Donald Trump, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is urging passage of a wideranging defense policy bill that Trump has threatened to veto.
Infantino Hails "Strong" FIFA As Focus Shifts To Asia
Gianni Infantino claimed the changes made since he replaced Sepp Blatter at the helm of football's governing body have allowed FIFA to provide significant assistance to embattled member associations since the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic.
U.S. House To Take Up One-week Stopgap Bill As COVID-19 Talks Drag On
The U.S. House of Representatives votes on Wednesday on a oneweek stopgap funding bill to provide more time for lawmakers to reach a deal on both COVID19 relief and an overarching spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.
Biden's Attorney General Search Is Focused On Jones, Garland
Alabama Sen. Doug Jones and federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland are emerging as the leading contenders to be nominated as Presidentelect Joe Bidens attorney general, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Reform Measures Incorporated in Farm Laws Recommended by Panel During Cong Tenure: Govt Sources
With the opposition rallying around the farmers' protest against the Narendra Modi government's agri reforms, senior BJP leader and Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday accused its rivals of "shameful double standards" as it claimed that parties l...
Adityanath Govt Harassing Those Who Expressed Solidarity With Protesting Farmers, Says Congress
This move of the state government has agitated party workers and they are in no mood to tolerate this, Kumar said. A police spokesperson said action will be taken against anybody found breaking the law.
Join BJP We Will Make You ‘Neta’ With Due Respect: Dilip Ghosh Tells TMC Leaders
However, on December 2 Suvendu reportedly expressed his dismay through a WhatsApp message to party MP Saugata Roy over details of the meeting being leaked to the media claiming that all the ‘issues’ were resolved.
U.S. Bank Lobby Spends $1 Million On Ad Blitz For Republican Perdue In Georgia U.S. Senate Runoff
The largest U.S. bank lobby group is spending $1 million on television ads to boost Republican Senator David Perdue, in a bid to ensure the Senate remains in Republican hands after Georgia runoffs in January, according to federal filings.
Biden Names Veteran Economic And Climate Expert Deese As Director Of National Economic Council
US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday named veteran economic and climate expert Brian Deese as Director of the National Economic Council, a top White House advisory position created in 1993 to help inform, design and coordinate the economic components...
Election 2020 Today: Barr Sees No Fraud, Senate Roadblock
Heres whats happening Wednesday in Election 2020 and President-elect Joe Biden's transition.
Not Easy To Shift Film City From Mumbai: Sena On UP CM's Visit
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said it is not easy to shift Mumbai's Film City elsewhere even though attempts have been made for it. Raut was talking to reporters amid Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's ongoing two-day visit to Mumbai...